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Ice Bath after Exercise

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1. Some long-distance runners take ice water baths to relieve post-run soreness and inflammation, especially after marathon running, because ice water baths can instantly cool the entire body, not the trunk. If you can't stand the thrill of an ice bath, apply ice cubes to some sore joints.

2. After long-distance running or high-intensity training, you should not take too long to eat. Studies have shown that muscles begin to rebuild glycogen pools (stored glucose) 30 minutes after exercise. If you eat right after training, you'll minimize muscle stiffness and soreness. The best choice for a post-run meal is 1 gram of protein to 3 grams of carbohydrates. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a great accompaniment to fruity yogurt smoothies.

3. Make sure you are properly hydrated after your run, especially during the summer months, and plain water will allow your body to recover quickly to replace lost fluids, but some runners tend to drink recovery drinks, such as chocolate milk (instead of running after snack). Suggest getting a urine test - if your urine is dark red after your run, keep drinking it until it turns a light lemon color.


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